by Thomas McDaniels | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog, CHURCH, Church Life, Faith, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
We are in a test. COVID19 is testing our emotional quotient. Our test results have two diagnoses — negative and positive. Are we cynical, alarmed, or positive? Some days we are all the above. COVID9 has revealed the worst in some of us and the best in others. Everyone...
by Thomas McDaniels | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Faith, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
Discovering the one dominant purpose of your life is not only important for you, but it is important for the Kingdom of God. Have you discovered the reason you are alive? Every person has one dominant purpose to fulfill before their life ends. We see this truth in the...
by Thomas McDaniels | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIAN LEADERS, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Church Life, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
The last 18 months have been challenging for everyone. Pastors, Churches, and Christian Leaders were challenged on all fronts. And it doesn’t look as if it’s over. Another reality is that Covid19 will be around a few years and maybe forever. Are we tired of...
by Thomas McDaniels | Jul 26, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, religion, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
This is a guest post from Dr. Jeannie Miller-Clarkson Dr. Jeannie Miller-Clarkson is the researcher behind a groundbreaking study linking emotional intelligence and performance-based self-esteem with burnout among Christian pastors. She is founder of Christian Care...
by Thomas McDaniels | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, Faith, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY
How many of us love to wait? Not too many. Don’t you love it when someone says, “stay put?” I don’t think so. We love to go, go, go. The American way is to go, “get er’ done”, and grind it out. What about when God says to...
by Thomas McDaniels | Jul 7, 2021 | Blog, CHRISTIANITY, CHURCH, religion, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, SPIRITUALITY, Uncategorized
This is a guest post from S. Tory Teller. Tory is the author of Waiting for the Train: Biblical Food for Growing Before Going This excerpt from his new devotional is based on the author’s personal journaling of prayers, Bible study, and conversation with God. Day 1...